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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.98, 823.71 and 357.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.98, 823.71 and 357.02 is: 534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.98 : 823.71 = 357.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.98/823.71 = 357.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.98x = 823.71 × 357.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.98x = 294,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,080.94/549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.71

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